Historical Events
- 6th Belmont: James Roe aboard Joe Daniels wins in 2:58.25
- Charles Albanel's expedition sets off for Hudson Bay overland accompanied by sixteen Amerindian canoeists (they will be the first Europeans to reach it overland about 25 days later) [1]
Famous Deaths
James Gordon Bennett (1795-1872)
American newspaper publisher (New York Herald), dies at 76 [1]
Died in 1872 1872 Highlights
About June 1, 1872
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
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